Letter: LifeCare grateful for Have a Heart support

Published: April 25, 2014 4:00AM

Editor:

LifeCare Hospice, formerly known as Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County, would like to extend a heart-felt thank you to all the members of the community who supported our recent Have a Heart for Hospice fundraiser held at Greenbriar Conference & Party Centre.

For the last 32 years, LifeCare Hospice has been providing quality end of life care for individuals and families. We are a nonprofit agency and all proceeds from our fundraisers go to our Community Care Fund, which provides for patients who have no source of reimbursement for their care.

Through the generous donations of our supporters, we were able to raise over $25,500 that will be directed for patient care. We are grateful to our community for their support that allows us to continue to fulfill our mission to enhance the quality of life for patients and their families by providing them with compassionate care, support and grief resources during times of serious illness and loss.

Again, thank for your continued support.

Colleen A. Nettleton RN, CTCA

Executive director

Wooster

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Knowing hospice's track record on this job it's probably gross. They probably raised $25k but spent more than $25k on the fundraiser between greenbrian, catering, etc. That would be par for the course for them. Losing money on a fundraiser...can't hardly believe it. lol.

Wooster_00

April 25, 2014 3:19PM

I wonder if that $ 25,500 is gross or net.

anonymous_2091

April 25, 2014 1:47PM

So much hatred in return for offering thanks. No wonder the subscription numbers for the DR have fallen off the charts.

millie_farquar

April 25, 2014 10:44AM

Amoeba, that is an excellent comment. You captured so many of our feelings in that one comment. I agree wholeheartedly with it, and I hope that Ms. Nettleton gets a wakeup call soon.

buckeye70

April 25, 2014 10:14AM

I wonder how much they could have raised from this event if it hadn't been for this building disaster? $25k seems awefully low for their major event fundraiser of the year.

anonymous_8341

April 25, 2014 8:34AM

Yes, another $25k they can squander on some lawyers and hiring a new architect. How many lawyers and architects have they hired now?

amoebia

April 25, 2014 7:55AM

Like most Wooster small business owner, I personally think that you could of raised more funds for the great work that Hospice does for those that need Hospice service. However, Hospice has damaged small business in Wooster. For instantce your failure to pay a fine General Contractor that has a proven track record for excellance. Its like the trickle down effect, the subs that are not paid because of Hospice failure to conclude in a timely manner the payment to the General Contractor so that they can pay the subs, continue business, and pay employees, suppliers, taxes and such. I believe Hospice does great work, but the new construction project, the failure to conclude your differences and make payment to those who worked hard with hospice has a damaging affect on our community. It is your responsibility Colleen and in the best interest for Hospice and our community to step up to the plate and resolve this issue quickly. You have smeared the good name and intentions of many good companies here in our fine city. Its time to make amends and show your true colors and do whats right. It seems to me Hospice has done everthing in its power to hinder proper payment to include payment and resolution for our fine businesses here in Wooster. I have heard the effects you have caused many people first hand and It sadens me to see such a good cause be damaged by your intent and actions. This may not be the forum to respond in this nature but the truth is the truth and resolution of this issue will only strengthen our community and start the healing process and views of Hospice.